Brooklyn Music School

Mentor Program auditions are right around the corner - on Monday, June 8th, at 6:30 pm! The BMS Mentor Program is for talented high school students who would like to pursue music at a deeper level and broaden their experiences as creative professionals.

If accepted, students will receive 

🎶A 100% scholarship for one weekly private lesson and one weekly ensemble class for the academic year September 2026 - June 2027.

🎶Training and volunteer hours as event personnel for BMS productions and performances, learning to take on roles such as stagehands and front of house. 

🎶A position assisting BMS Teaching Artists in an afterschool (ARY) class one day a week,  helping younger students on their musical journey.

🎶Access to seasonal events, workshops and outings as they arise (this could include attending a professional show or touring a college campus).

🎶An annual Mentor Songwriting Workshop and Recording Session at ShortStack NYC, writing and releasing an original song written and recorded by all the mentors

Sign up to audition through the link in our bio, or visit brooklynmusicschool.org/scholarhips to learn more.

What a night celebrating 100 years of the Brooklyn Music School Playhouse! We were so fortunate to welcome our guests in to walk the halls of BMS and catch a glimpse of some fantastic student performers, followed by a show-stopping concert in the Playhouse. Hosted by Terrance McKnight, BMS honored longtime faculty member Dr. Sofya Genis, and visionary arts institution represented by Executive Director Toya Lillard. Thank you to all of our guests and supporters for helping us raise over $169,000 - you make our mission possible and sustainable. The celebration doesn’t stop here! Click the link in our bio to check out more events being held in our Playhouse as we continue to honor its centennial.

Summer is right around the corner! ☀️🎶BMS Summer Camps have something for everyone, regardless of previous experience or ability. Check out Summer Institute (Ages 5-8), Summer Intensives (Ages 9-12), Summer Jazz Workshop (Ages 12-18), and Teen Week: Battle of the Bands at the link in our bio. Our camps feature bi-weekly recitals in the Playhouse and fun field trips around New York City. Register today for a summer of musical fun!

🎷Come on out to our 3rd Annual Jazz Nite, Friday May 29th! Led by Dean of Faculry and chair of the Jazz and Wind Departments Jeff Newell, check out incredible middle school, high school, and adult jazz ensembles on the Playhouse stage. Get tickets at the link in our bio.

Join us for another month of excellent programming and events!

🥁Bang on a Can Long Play Festival @ BMS
 May 2nd & 3rd
Full schedule and tickets at the link in our bio

🎻BMS Recital
May 9th and 30th, 5:00 pm

📰BMS Presents Newsies Jr. 
May 21st - 23rd
All showtimes and tickets at the link in our bio

🎷 3rd Annual BMS Jazz Nite
May 29th, 7:30 pm
Tickets at the link in our bio

Hailing all the way uptown from , Louis Cato joins the lineup for the Playhouse Centennial Celebration! ‘s path to becoming bandleader of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert began long before he set foot in the Ed Sullivan Theater—starting at age two, when he first took to playing the drums. Immersed in gospel and contemporary Christian music, he honed his craft from a small town in his native North Carolina all the way to the Berklee College of Music, where his deep musicality and versatility would begin to set him apart, and eventually land him in New York City. Since then, Cato has built a reputation as a Grammy-nominated, internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer, and songwriter, celebrated for his rare ability to shape sound into timeless work We can’t wait for him to rock the house on Monday, April 27th. Act fast and get your tickets today!

Hailing from uptown at , Louis Cato joins the lineup to help celebrate 100 years of the Brooklyn Music School Playhouse! ‘s path to becoming bandleader of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert began long before he set foot in the Ed Sullivan Theater—starting at age two, when he first took to playing the drums. Immersed in gospel and contemporary Christian music, he honed his craft from a small town in his native North Carolina all the way to the Berklee College of Music, where his deep musicality and versatility would begin to set him apart, and eventually land him in New York City. Since then, Cato has built a reputation as a Grammy-nominated, internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer, and songwriter, celebrated for his rare ability to shape sound into timeless work. Get ready to vibe on April 27th - and get your tickets at the link in our bio!

Next week, we are proud to honor at the Playhouse Centennial Celebration! 651 Arts is a 38-year-old visionary organization dedicated to celebrating and amplifying Black arts and culture with a mission rooted in inclusivity, cultural preservation, and artistic excellence. We create spaces for transformative experiences, community engagement, and meaningful dialogue. Through a range of programming from thought-provoking conversations and immersive theater experiences to community-centered events and collaborations, 651 ARTS amplifies the voices and contributions of Black artists, fostering a stronger and more vibrant artistic landscape. It is our privilege to welcome them to the Playhouse stage and celebrate their commitment to excellence. Get tickets to witness this special moment at the link in our bio!